In 2011, CNBC included her on a list it called "The Dirty Dozen," comprising the 12 most popular pornography stars.[20] CNBC reported that the star had first been popular in the 1990s, but had retired as a pornographic actress in 1997 to become an agent. Lisa Ann's on-screen career was revived in 2008 by her parody portrayals of Sarah Palin. The film, and her subsequent work, made Lisa Ann one of AEBN's most popular stars.